He also said: _ a man who tries to carry a cat by the tail, will get a lesson that can be gotten in no other way._ His repertoire was rich and humorous and taught lessons through laughter and irony using human foibles as his source.
I read once that mongoose were introduced in sugar cane country (I don’t remember exactly where) to eliminate the poisonous Cane Toad (closely related to the Twain Frog). However, the mongoose decided that they didn’t like the job of eating two Cane Toads a day and decided to wander off and hunt more succulent prey. So does that make Kipling’s Riki Tiki Tavi smarter than Twain’s professional frog eater?
Frazz11 hrs · Not that having a thing for frogs necessarily has a contrary relationship to genius. The Genius Club, I get the impression, is not the place to go around looking for mental health. I’d sigh with relief about dodging a bullet, but I don’t get the impression that not being a genius, or even particularly bright, gets you off the hook.
I’m not sure where I fall on that spectrum and probably don’t want to know, but I will say that wherever I am, a little bit of neurosis now and then is not unwelcome. Sometimes it’s even helpful. And it’s always potential material.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Mark Twain was a wise… guy. And a humourist. Not sure I trust him with life-style aphorisms.
danketaz Premium Member over 3 years ago
He was never the same after Calaveras County.
MS72 over 3 years ago
3:30am
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 3 years ago
How do you get a job eating frogs?
Is it advertised? Is there a selection process? Are there qualifications and a union?
cabalonrye over 3 years ago
Only the legs, fried in butter and garlic.
theincrediblebulk over 3 years ago
The answer to your question was " Mark Twain a genius or a nut?" is “Yes”.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
He also said: _ a man who tries to carry a cat by the tail, will get a lesson that can be gotten in no other way._ His repertoire was rich and humorous and taught lessons through laughter and irony using human foibles as his source.
cervelo over 3 years ago
Yes, always do the tougher job first.
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Can’t be the worst thing that happens to you today Frazz.
kraftjeff over 3 years ago
You: Got a frog in your throatMe: RibbitYou: Biggest one?Me: Ribbbbbittt RibbitYou: Probably should of cooked it firstMe: #@$! Ribbit
matzam Premium Member over 3 years ago
I used to believe he was a decent man and great author also , until I read a lot of his work.
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
I read once that mongoose were introduced in sugar cane country (I don’t remember exactly where) to eliminate the poisonous Cane Toad (closely related to the Twain Frog). However, the mongoose decided that they didn’t like the job of eating two Cane Toads a day and decided to wander off and hunt more succulent prey. So does that make Kipling’s Riki Tiki Tavi smarter than Twain’s professional frog eater?
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 3 years ago
A wise fellow, a good humorist, an excellent writer…. and a pipe smoker!
What more could you ask for? :)
COL Crash over 3 years ago
If my job was to eat two frogs, I’d look for a new job.
Stephen Gilberg over 3 years ago
That’s one early school day.
oakie817 over 3 years ago
frog legs taste like chicken
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 3 years ago
Jef Mallet’s Blog Posts
Frazz11 hrs · Not that having a thing for frogs necessarily has a contrary relationship to genius. The Genius Club, I get the impression, is not the place to go around looking for mental health. I’d sigh with relief about dodging a bullet, but I don’t get the impression that not being a genius, or even particularly bright, gets you off the hook.
I’m not sure where I fall on that spectrum and probably don’t want to know, but I will say that wherever I am, a little bit of neurosis now and then is not unwelcome. Sometimes it’s even helpful. And it’s always potential material.
asrialfeeple over 3 years ago
Cute girl. I think Twain must’ve gotten a frog in his throat quite often.
Bilan over 3 years ago
Having a discussion about frogs with a little girl is quite different than the discussion with a little boy.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 3 years ago
Answering her question is the first big frog of his day.
rmremail over 3 years ago
If you eat a frog first thing in the morning, nothing worse will happen to that frog either.